Couldn't get a flight relase today,, I wonder why....

Started by AlaskanCFI, January 25, 2007, 11:12:07 PM

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AlaskanCFI

Homer, Homer Airport, AK, United States  
(PAHO) 59-39N 151-29W 

Conditions at  Jan 25, 2007   
Wind  from the ENE (070 degrees) at 25 MPH (22 KT) gusting to 35 MPH (30 KT) 
Visibility  1/2 mile(s) 
Sky conditions  obscured 
Weather  Snow
Freezing fog
Blowing snow 

  PAHO 252253Z 07022G30KT 1/2SM SN FZFG BLSN VV004 M01/M01 A2964 RMK AO2 PK WND 07030/2251 SLP037 P0002 T10061006 

Gee, I don't see what the big deal is, a couple hours ago it was 1/4 mile and 300 feet ceilings.   It looks like things are clearing up..... Maybe it's that pesky crosswind.. the runway does run 03-21,,, yeah that must be it.....

Unfortunately much of our winter has been this way,,, so much for global warming...



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Major, Squadron Commander Stan-Eval..Instructor Pilot- Alaska Wing CAP
Retired Alaska Air Guard
Retired State of Alaska Law Dawg, Retired Vol Firefighter and EMT
Ex-Navy, Ex-Army,
Firearms Instructor
Alaskan Tailwheel and Floatplane CFI
http://www.floatplanealaska.com

SJFedor

sounds cold.

besides, from what i hear, since ive never done it, cessnas dont do so hot in icing conditions.

Steven Fedor, NREMT-P
Master Ambulance Driver
Former Capt, MP, MCPE, MO, MS, GTL, and various other 3-and-4 letter combinations
NESA MAS Instructor, 2008-2010 (#479)

SAR-EMT1

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Former CC / GLR-IL-328
Firefighter, Paramedic, Grad Student

AlaskanCFI

My parents were married so they would not let me in the Marines...
Major, Squadron Commander Stan-Eval..Instructor Pilot- Alaska Wing CAP
Retired Alaska Air Guard
Retired State of Alaska Law Dawg, Retired Vol Firefighter and EMT
Ex-Navy, Ex-Army,
Firearms Instructor
Alaskan Tailwheel and Floatplane CFI
http://www.floatplanealaska.com

DNall

probably graduated high school too, that's two strikes right there.  ;D

SAR-EMT1

C. A. Edgar
AUX USCG Flotilla 8-8
Former CC / GLR-IL-328
Firefighter, Paramedic, Grad Student

Jolt

It doesn't sound that cold.  The METAR said minus 1.  Unless I got something mixed up and they're doing it in Fahrenheit now.

I think I've flown in M04.  The Cessna gets off the ground pretty quick...

SAR-EMT1

Sorry I didnt mean the weather, I meant the jibs and jabs about the United States Bullet Magnets
;D
C. A. Edgar
AUX USCG Flotilla 8-8
Former CC / GLR-IL-328
Firefighter, Paramedic, Grad Student

SAR-EMT1

On topic though...what is the low end for cessnas temp wise?
C. A. Edgar
AUX USCG Flotilla 8-8
Former CC / GLR-IL-328
Firefighter, Paramedic, Grad Student


Jolt

Quote from: SAR-EMT1 on January 28, 2007, 02:03:02 AM
On topic though...what is the low end for cessnas temp wise?

It would probably be as low as you would be willing to go outside.  Or when the fuel freezes up.  Other than that, the low temperature makes them perform better when there's no icing on any airfoils or anything.  One time I found ice on the dipstick when I was checking the oil.

Trung Si Ma

Quote from: Jolt on January 28, 2007, 02:09:55 AM
[One time I found ice on the dipstick when I was checking the oil.

Or was that ice on the dipstick checking the oil ...
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Pylon

Quote from: Trung Si Ma on January 28, 2007, 03:22:48 AM
Quote from: Jolt on January 28, 2007, 02:09:55 AM
[One time I found ice on the dipstick when I was checking the oil.

Or was that ice on the dipstick checking the oil ...

I think somebody turned the heat on in here...   :o
Michael F. Kieloch, Maj, CAP

Jolt

Quote from: Trung Si Ma on January 28, 2007, 03:22:48 AM
Quote from: Jolt on January 28, 2007, 02:09:55 AM
[One time I found ice on the dipstick when I was checking the oil.

Or was that ice on the dipstick checking the oil ...

Ouch...

I just unscrewed the cap to check the oil, pulled the dipstick out, and my CFI thought he saw ice.  Now I'm a dipstick...

What'd I say?

AlaskanCFI

We actually have a wing memo around here someplace about the minimum temp for training missions. 
The real SARs having some lee-way.

I just looked and can't find the memo  But -20F sounds about right.  It might be only -10F for training...

I know I have flown lots of non-CAP Cessnas and Cubs at 20 below and they work alright. 
Although flying my Cubs have required bunny boots and Carhart coveralls at those temps since my doors ner sealed up very well.

Of course we preheat the engine and instruments A LOT...  Plus we use 5-50 synthetic oil...


Major, Squadron Commander Stan-Eval..Instructor Pilot- Alaska Wing CAP
Retired Alaska Air Guard
Retired State of Alaska Law Dawg, Retired Vol Firefighter and EMT
Ex-Navy, Ex-Army,
Firearms Instructor
Alaskan Tailwheel and Floatplane CFI
http://www.floatplanealaska.com

ZigZag911

Quote from: AlaskanCFI on January 28, 2007, 05:43:32 AM
We actually have a wing memo around here someplace about the minimum temp for training missions. 
The real SARs having some lee-way.

I just looked and can't find the memo  But -20F sounds about right.  It might be only -10F for training...

I know I have flown lots of non-CAP Cessnas and Cubs at 20 below and they work alright. 
Although flying my Cubs have required bunny boots and Carhart coveralls at those temps since my doors ner sealed up very well.

Of course we preheat the engine and instruments A LOT...  Plus we use 5-50 synthetic oil...




Heard you folks had 72 inches of snow thus far this winter.

Mild one, I guess!!!

Nick

Nicholas McLarty, Lt Col, CAP
Texas Wing Staff Guy
National Cadet Team Guy Emeritus


Nick

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Texas Wing Staff Guy
National Cadet Team Guy Emeritus

AlaskanCFI

QuoteHeard you folks had 72 inches of snow thus far this winter.

Mild one, I guess!!!

So far I have about 30 to 40 inches of packed snow on my roof.  I spent yesterday shoveling part of it off.

Up at the Alyeska Ski resort south of Anchorage (Anchorage is a 220 mile drive or 110nm flight from my place) They  have  130 inches (10.8 feet) of  packed base snow at higher elevations.

Thompson Pass on the way to Valdez (a 8-9 hour drive from here) receives huge amounts of snowfall.

When I lived in the northern interior villages we seldom had more than 2 or 3 feet all winter,  It was too cold and dry.  The snow would occasionally fill in holes with drifts since it was more like blowing sand than snow...

Since Alaska is about 1/3 the size of the rest of the lower 48 states, we tend to have a wide selection of weather conditions....


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Major, Squadron Commander Stan-Eval..Instructor Pilot- Alaska Wing CAP
Retired Alaska Air Guard
Retired State of Alaska Law Dawg, Retired Vol Firefighter and EMT
Ex-Navy, Ex-Army,
Firearms Instructor
Alaskan Tailwheel and Floatplane CFI
http://www.floatplanealaska.com